Congress

On Wednesday, a Senate committee will consider Alexander Acosta’s nomination for Labor Secretary. Sonny Perdue (Agriculture) is still awaiting a hearing in addition to other more minor Trump nominees. Also this week, the Senate intends to examine sanctions on Russia, the six-year war in Syria, and K-1 student visas.

Executive Order

Equally alarming as the introduction of Trumpcare, Trump signed another executive order (EO) banning travel from primarily Muslim countries.

Lawsuits

The Washington attorney general who filed suit against the original Muslim ban has already petitioned the court to consider the new EO, while Hawaii has already filed suit against the ban and has a hearing set for March 15.

Earthjustice, on behalf of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, filed a lawsuit to halt the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline; a decision could be released any day.

Ty Starks Morgan is an attorney who has worked in the foster care system for 23 years. She is the mother of two teen sons, two dogs, three cats, and a plethora of rescued foster animals.